Tube Archivist in Container Manager on a Synology NAS

Introduction to Self-Hosting with Tube Archivist

If you’re looking to take control of your online video collection, self-hosting Tube Archivist is a powerful solution. It allows you to index and manage your YouTube videos offline, providing a seamless experience with enhanced privacy. This guide walks you through the steps necessary to set up Tube Archivist using Docker containers, ensuring you can enjoy your favorite content without the hassle of online searches. Let’s dive in!

Understanding Tube Archivist

Tube Archivist is an open-source tool that helps you manage and archive your YouTube video collection. According to its GitHub page, what sets it apart is its ability to:

• Index videos with YouTube metadata
• Subscribe to channels and download videos using yt-dlp
• Search and organize archived content easily
• Track which videos you’ve watched

Setting Up Tube Archivist on Your NAS

This guide focuses on installing Tube Archivist using Docker’s Projects feature, which simplifies the setup process compared to manual configuration. Before you start, ensure that you have followed the initial setup in previous guides.

Creating the Necessary Folders

Begin by organizing your directory structure. Open File Station and create the following folders:

• /data/media/youtube
• /docker/projects/archivist-compose
• /docker/tubearchivist/cache
• /docker/tubearchivist/redis
• /docker/tubearchivist/es

Setting Folder Permissions

Next, to avoid permission issues with the Redis and Elasticsearch containers, you need to adjust the folder permissions via SSH. Enter the following commands:

sudo chown 1000:0 /volume1/docker/tubearchivist/es
sudo chown 999:100 /volume1/docker/tubearchivist/redis

No output confirms that the commands were executed successfully.

Configuring Container Manager

Open Container Manager and click on Project, then select Create. Fill in the General Settings, making sure to set the project name and path correctly:

• Project Name: tubearchivist
• Path: /docker/projects/archivist-compose
• Source: Create docker-compose.yml

Inserting Docker Compose Configuration

Next, drop your Docker Compose configuration into the designated area:

version: '3'
services:
  tubearchivist:
    container_name: tubearchivist
    image: bbilly1/tubearchivist
    ports:
      - 8000:8000/tcp
    volumes:
      - /volume1/data/media/youtube:/youtube
      - /volume1/docker/tubearchivist/cache:/cache
    environment:
      - ES_URL=
      - REDIS_CON=redis://archivist-redis:6379
      - HOST_UID=1234 #CHANGE_TO_YOUR_UID
      - HOST_GID=65432 #CHANGE_TO_YOUR_GID
      - TA_HOST=192.168.0.10:8000 #Change to your NAS IP
      - TA_USERNAME=enter-a-username 
      - TA_PASSWORD=enter-a-password 
      - ELASTIC_PASSWORD=enter-a-password 
      - TZ=Europe/London #CHANGE_TO_YOUR_TZ
    depends_on:
      - archivist-es
      - archivist-redis
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD", "curl", "-f", "http://localhost:8000/api/health"]
      interval: 2m
      timeout: 10s
      retries: 3
      start_period: 30s
    security_opt:
      - no-new-privileges:true
    restart: always

Fine-Tuning Environment Variables

To ensure that the containers function correctly, adjust the following environment variables:

• HOST_UID: Your specified UID
• HOST_GID: Your specified GID
• TA_HOST: Your NAS IP Address
• TA_USERNAME: Username for login
• TA_PASSWORD: Password for login
• ELASTIC_PASSWORD: Password for the Elasticsearch container
• TZ: Your time zone

Finalizing the Setup

Once your configuration is complete, click Next through the subsequent screens, ensuring no additional settings are activated. Click Done to initiate the container download and launch. The first startup may take a few minutes. Be patient while it initializes.

Accessing Tube Archivist

Upon successful startup, Tube Archivist will be accessible at http://192.168.0.40:8000. Log in with the details you set up earlier. You can explore UI features, including:

• Channels: Add URLs for channels you wish to subscribe to.
• Downloads: Grab individual videos as needed.

Conclusion

If you want an organized way to manage your media, Tube Archivist is a fantastic self-hosting option. Its ability to give you control over your video collection not only enhances your viewing experience but also safeguards your privacy. Remember to check the Tube Archivist documentation for additional features and the latest updates.

FAQ

Question 1: Can I run Tube Archivist on a virtual server?

Answer 1: Yes, Tube Archivist works effectively on both physical and virtual servers that support Docker.

Question 2: Is Tube Archivist suitable for large video collections?

Answer 2: Absolutely! Tube Archivist is designed to manage extensive collections efficiently.

Question 3: What support is available for Tube Archivist users?

Answer 3: You can join the Tube Archivist Discord community for assistance and tips from other users.

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